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WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Young people are known for their....which contrast with the composure of adults
A
ability
B
instability
C
activity
D
credibility
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
composure; the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
instability; the state of being unstable; lack of stability.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45765)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
It is a fact that pride is a less admirable quality than....
A
humility
B
honesty
C
affection
D
tenderness
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
pride; having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance.
humility; the quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45768)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
It is obvious that many people many people prefer affluence to....
A
scarcity
B
thrift
C
waste
D
poverty
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
affluence; the state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
poverty; the state of being extremely poor.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45770)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
While some workers felt that the term were amicable; others thought that they were....
A
strange
B
disagreeable
C
bad
D
hostile
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
amicable; characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
hostile; showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45772)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The disease was....by the doctors as pneumonia.
A
diagnosed
B
prescribed
C
constructed
D
decided
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The disease was diagnosed by the doctors as pneumonia.
diagnosed; identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45784)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The court granted an....against the eviction of the tenants.
A
adjournment
B
injunction
C
indictment
D
adjudication
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The court granted an injunction against the eviction of the tenants.
injunction; a judicial order restraining a person from beginning or continuing an action threatening or invading the legal right of another, or compelling a person to carry out a certain act, e.g. to make restitution to an injured party.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45786)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
He was given a certificate of....in English.
A
efficacy
B
efficiency
C
proficiency
D
sufficiency
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
He was given a certificate of proficiency in English.
proficiency; a high degree of skill; expertise.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45787)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The...years of a child's life mould his character
A
restrained
B
constructive
C
confllicting
D
formative
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The formative years of a child's life mould his character
formative; developmental, developing, growing
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45789)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
Public money should be used only for ............. purposes.
A
legitimate
B
discreet
C
legal
D
executive
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The completed sentence would be: "Public money should be used only for legitimate purposes." This means that public funds should only be used for lawful, valid, or justifiable reasons.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45790)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The truth of the evidence is...
A
irreversible
B
irrefutable
C
irreparable
D
irretrieveable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The truth of the evidence is irrefutable
irrefutable; impossible to deny or disprove.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45791)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
As a millionaire he lives in ...
A
prudence
B
affluence
C
frugality
D
abundance
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
As a millionaire he lives in affluence
Affluence; the state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45792)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
On hearing the news, he flew off the handle. This means that he
A
changed his decision
B
ran away
C
felt very disappointed
D
became very angry
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
fly off the handle; Lose one's temper
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45820)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
John's money was barely enough to keep the wolf away from the door. This means that
A
John had killed the wolf
B
the money was just sufficient
C
the situation was just desperate
D
john spent money lavishly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If you keep the wolf from the door, you succeed in providing food and other necessary things for yourself or your family. the question said the money was barely enough, meaning they were in desperate situation to survive at that point
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45825)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
He was given the boot by the chairman. This mean that he was
A
offered a pair of boots
B
promoted
C
sacked
D
sent to buy boots
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Give someone the boot; To fire, sack or eject someone.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45832)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
Since he left home, he has been trying to find his feet. This means that he
A
has been suffering alot
B
lost his pair of shoes
C
has forgotten about his relatives
D
has been trying to get used to his new situation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
to find one's feet;. If you say that someone is finding their feet in a new situation, you mean that they are starting to feel confident and to deal with things successfully.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45836)